SHODAN LIVES
Notes and links from @colemanm.
Harmonix’s recreation of Abbey Road.
(offworld)
Endless Ocean 2 for the Wii. A sequel to a game I really enjoyed, despite its loads of problems.
Crackdown 2 was also announced at E3.
Developed by Ruffian Games, which is composed of former members from Realtime Worlds, of Crackdown fame.
(image unassociated, but amazing)
Left 4 Dead 2 teaser.
Set in New Orleans with zombies, chainsaws, frying pans, and Katrina references.
Beatles Rock Band trailer.
Harmonix’s dedicated Beatles game is to be released on 9/9/09, to coincide with the release of their entire remastered catalog. It’s said to contain 45 Beatles tracks, and they plan on releasing the entire Abbey Road album as a download in the weeks following.
The most interesting thing about this game is the attention given to the visuals, which has been a backburner thing for previous Rock Band games (for good reason… no one really cares to see an animated redneck with a purple suit sing Aqualung). But this game looks like it follows the Beatles’ history, down to the clothing and hairstyles, the Yellow Submarine, and the look of band members. You’ve got my money, Harmonix.
PS — Ringo’s talent was underrated, and I’m stoked to play his drum parts.
Blush trailer.
I never saw this one, but it’s so beautiful I have to post it.
Crane Wars demo from Flashbang Studios.
These guys just crank out hilarious and fun games.
Lanky Big Daddy Sisters.
Overheard: Robin Walker gets results »
“You wanted to see me, Robin?”
“Yes, Greg. What’s the difference between you and you’re fired?”
“I — what?”
“Clean out your desk, Greg.”
Shad — Brother (Watching).
The new hotness. I found out about this guy on thesixtyone, a sort of digg/rpg game for indie and underground music. You should join, it’s fun. Justin turned me onto it yesterday, and it’s mega addictive. Tell the site that colemanm sent you, if you sign up (I might level up).
